![]() Gilbert in 1861, was specifically for burials of members of the “Black community” according to the historical marker. The land, donated to the city by the cemetery’s namesake, Jeremiah S. The monument has the names of those who were originally buried there and the names of the churches they worshipped in the area. One would have to have seen the obelisk and historical marker back on Cleveland Avenue near the northbound exit to learn more about the site. There isn’t a sign that lets you know you’re on hallowed ground. A short walk alleviates the need to hop the fence. Not particularly safe on a highway with the amount of traffic Interstate 75 generates during the day, visitors will have to walk through grass, and in the case of this particular day, mud, to get to the cemetery.Ī four-foot fence that was either near completion or more likely never planned to be completed in the first place sits around the graves. To get to the cemetery you have to get on the off-ramp and immediately pull over onto the grass median. ![]() ![]() Subscribe to the Atlanta Voice Newsletters.Getting to Know the APS Board of Education Candidates.Getting to Know the Atlanta City Council Candidates. ![]()
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